Israel “Izzy” Gonzales
Israel “Izzy” Gonzales has been in the cheese industry for about15 years in various roles. He’s worked as a cheesemaker’s apprentice, production lead, pasteurizer operator and department supervisor. Each day, Izzy hones his craft on the vats in search of that perfect cheese. When he’s not working on his cheesemaking, he’s honing his golf game. An avid golfer, Izzy enjoys passing along his knowledge to his son on the course. He also enjoys hanging out with friends and hiking near by trails. “The art of cheesemaking can be frustrating and rewarding all in the same day. It’s what keeps it interesting” Izzy states.
Michael Nelson
Michael Nelson looks at every day as a learning opportunity. Even though he has won numerous awards over the years, i.e. World, U.S. and State Championships, Mike feels that running the Chalet’s Deppeler plant gives him the most satisfaction. Mike attributes his father as the most influential person in his life. His Dad encouraging him to try his very best each day. No wonder the cheese Mike produces at the Deppeler Plant keeps getting better and better every day.
Rick Buss
Rick Buss must run on energizer batteries – he never stops! You can find him honing his craft in the make room or the cellar, learning what makes a factory tick and working with customers. His dedication to the industry is illustrated by his cheese sampling trier tattoo.
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